EventsEvents at Tomorrow’s People are presented in accordance with a fixed year programme given out at the beginningof each year. This is to assist our parents when planning business trips or other events that coincide with theschool term, to avoid clashes with learners’ interests as far as possible.A brief description of each event is provided below:Nursery SchoolNursery SchoolDress up: story characterLearners dress up as their favourite story book character as a means of giving flight to their imagination.Parent EveningsParents are invited to visit their child’s class, view work that has been done and discuss problems or concerns with theclass teacher.Grandparents’ picnicGrandparents and children meet for an hour of special fun and picnic time together; if grandparents have more than onegrandchild to attend to, they move between classes. Some of the Nursery School Teachers dress as grandparents, andif a learner does not have grandparents, they have picnic with the teacher.Open Day for Grade R learners planning to enrol at Tomorrow’s People College for Grade 1This is a dedicated open day for parents with children in the Nursery School, who wish to enrol them for Grade 1.There is no automatic transfer between Nursery, Primary and Secondary School; at each step, parents must give officialnotice to one entity and apply to the new entity. The day is informative and helpful, as parents have to adjust theirinteraction and expectations regarding the approach followed in the primary school environment.I want to be a … when I grow upLearners are encouraged to dream about what career they want to follow and dress up accordingly; again, anopportunity to let their imagination run free.Grade R GraduationAn important milestone for the little ones moving on to Grade 1! It is a late afternoon event and photos are taken inproper academic gowns and hats.Christmas PartyParent s are required to send a gift to school for their own child, ahead of the occasion.The little ones then enjoy a fun morning and are surprised when they received gifts.ConcertEvery second year, the Nursery Schools (Faerie Glen, Hatfield and now also Mamelodi) come together for a spectacularconcert. We have perfected the art of hosing a fun morning for parents to enjoy their little ones on stage, within thespace of one hour!The concert is held on a Saturday morning when the children are at their best and this concert always draws a fullhouse!CollegeCake and CandyEach Grade has a scheduled date to sell “Cake and Candy” for fundraising purposes. Learners in a grade bring portionsof eats to school and the rest of the school supports them. Unofficially, this is a serious competition between grades!Entrepreneurs’ Days – Grades 7, 8 & 9Learners in the Senior grades get the opportunity to put their business skills to the test. They have to draw up abusiness plan, do marketing for their product and service and offer it to the rest of the school from their own designedand decorated table stall.Parent EveningsParents are invited to visit their child’s class, view work that has been done and discuss problems or concerns with theclass teacher.Fun Day – Primary SchoolLearners are divided into the four colour teams of the school. The event is held at a nearby park and consists of variousteam activities that tie in with the school curriculum. OutingsLearners enjoy 4 outings per year, one per quarter, through visits to interesting places. We arrange outings to scienceexpos, nature conservancies, places of historical interest and in the fourth quarter, the whole school attends the annual concert presented by the Johannesburg Theatre. There is also an annual two-night camp for the Intermediate Phaseand a 5-day tour for the Senior School. Parents of learners with facilitators must pay the expenses of the facilitators.Open DaysRegular “mini open days” are held on Friday mornings for prospective new parents. Enquiries in this regard can bedirected to Gail Murray at admissions@tompeo.co.za . These open days consist of an information session presented bythe school principal, followed by a tour of the school. Thereafter parents can discuss further enquiries with Gail Murray. IP Starlight Movie Night / SP DanceLearners in the Intermediate Phase are treated to a starlight movie evening on a weekday. A film with positive valuesis projected on a “big screen” in the tennis court.The Senior School enjoy a dance on the same evening. Both events are well attended and monitored by teaching staff.Grade 6 OutingThe Grade 6 learners traditionally enjoy an outing to Bela Bela Waterworld for a day of fun in the sun.Grade 6 ValedictionLearners in Grade 6 are on the brink of young adulthood. The valediction is a prestigious event attended by the learnersand their parents (no other family members are invited). A venue is hired and learners get a small taste of a “smartevening out”. They are honoured for their position as “seniors” in the primary school, but also encouraged for the newphase lying ahead, as senior school learners.Prize Giving CeremoniesThe Senior School prize giving ceremony is an evening event following the Grade R Graduation.The Primary School prize giving ceremony takes place the following morning, on the last school day of the year.The choirs perform at the prize giving ceremonies and learners who are in the choirs must therefore be at shcool untilthe last day of the school year. Combined events for College and Nursery SchoolFriendship DayTraditionally celebrated on the 14th of February, the school does not emphasise romantic involvement but use the day toencourage learners to acknowledge and appreciate their friends.Fun Day – AllThis fun day is held at nearby church grounds and takes the format of a “morning fair” with fun activities and lots of foodon sale. The idea is to provide an opportunity for the greater Tomorrow’s People family to spend a morning together andget to know each other better.Golf DayThe Golf Day is an important event on our fundraising calender. We are currently looking for a new anchor sponsor andinvite any interested businesses to contact Daleen Snyman on admin@tompeo.co.za for more information.All the funds raised through the Golf Day is paid to the Tomorrow’s People Community Trust. Please click here for more information.Culture EveningThe Culture Evening is an event designed to give our talented performers an opportunity to share their talents on stage.A variety of music and other items are performed by groups and individuals and we also host an art exhibition to displaythe creative talent of our learners.Honouring DaysA school is a dynamic organisation requiring many different teams to make it work. We have dedicated “honouring days”for these teams. Parents are invited to do something special for the various eams, or just send a note expressing appreciation for the work that is done. Colleagues and learners also participate and encourage those personnel who arebeing honoured.SPUR EveningsIn collaboration with SPUR, families are invited to enjoy a meal at the same SPUR on a pre-determined Tuesday. SPURpays 10% of the turnover back to the school as a fundraising initiative.Back to top